Serving 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes's student population of 160 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4291 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
34%
29%
Black
52%
16%
White
4%
41%
Hawaiian
6%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes's ranking?
Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes is ranked #4291 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes often compared to?
Ps 54 Samuel C Barnesis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 67 Charles A Dorsey by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes?
160 students attend Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes?
Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes offer ?
Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes part of?
Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes located?
Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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